{"id":1106748,"date":"2026-01-28T11:19:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/?p=513624"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:19:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:19:01","slug":"assassins-creed-shadows-pre-order-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/assassins-creed-shadows-pre-order-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows pre-order guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After a series of unfortunate delays<\/a>, the next installment in the Assassin\u2019s Creed franchise is coming to PC and consoles on Mar. 20. Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/a><\/em> follows protagonists Naoe and Yasuke through 16th-century Japan on a quest for vengeance, while continuing the modern-day Assassins versus Templars storyline that\u2019s always been at the center of the series. The gameplay of Shadows<\/em> combines some of the best elements of previous Assassin\u2019s Creed titles, but most notably marks the return of the more robust loot system that was trimmed for the leaner experience of Assassin\u2019s Creed Mirage<\/em>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to pre-order this new entry in the stealthy and stabby franchise, we\u2019ve compiled every version of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> that\u2019s currently available to pre-order, what you get with each edition, and where you can find them.<\/p>\n

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Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows- Standard Edition<\/h2>\n

Pre-ordering the standard version of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> from any retailer, whether physical or digital, grants you access to the \u201cThrown to the Dogs\u201d bonus quest at launch and the \u201cClaws of the Awaji\u201d expansion, which will become available later in 2025. However, there are some slight differences depending on which retailer you purchase from. Reserving a copy at Target will gets you access to an exclusive Steelbook case, while reserving the Limited Edition from Amazon gets you the Naoe Sekiryu Character pack which includes a modest collection of in-game cosmetics in addition to the pre-order quest content.<\/p>\n

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Currently you can preorder a physical copy of the $69.99 Standard Edition for Xbox or PlayStation from Amazon<\/a>, Target<\/a>, or GameStop<\/a>. However, if you\u2019re playing on PC you can also reserve a digital version of the game on Steam<\/a> or the Epic Games Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows – Digital Deluxe Edition<\/h2>\n

The Digital Deluxe Edition of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> features all of the pre-order quest content from the standard edition but also includes some additional in-game items. You\u2019ll get the Sekiryu Dual Pack which includes a collection of cosmetic items for both Yosuke and Naoe along with some extra decorations for your hideout and five Mastery Points to jump start your adventure.<\/p>\n

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The $89.99 Digital Deluxe Edition of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em> is available to pre-order for consoles from Xbox<\/a> or PlayStation<\/a>, while PC players can reserve a copy from Steam<\/a> or the Epic Games Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows – Collector\u2019s Edition<\/h2>\n

If you want actual physical bonus items with your copy of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em>, the Collector\u2019s Edition is the best place to get them. This version of the game features all of the digital content included with the lesser versions of Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/em>, but also includes the following items:<\/p>\n